Northfield Park Race 8 - Race 8
NEW PLAN STAN (9) made it two in succession last start when he got the cash by 30 metres over 1609m at this track. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. GRAPE CRUSH (7) disappointed last time when eighth over 1609m at Scioto Downs. Can make amends. RANKIN (1) has been hard to fault of late, adding to the winning tally last start with success over 1609m at Northville Downs.

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Registered three wins at his last three starts. Last start posted a big 9 m win (Fr6) at Northville Downs (1:58.00) beating Shine All The Way in OPEN on September 29 at $4.30. Hard to leave out on current form. Sure to give backers a sight.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Lake | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $19,444.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Lake | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,278.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kody Massey | 2:00.00 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $18,056.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ty Goodell | 1:59.10 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $18,056.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ty Goodell | 1:58.20 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 19 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $39.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kody Massey | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.10) in OPEN HCP on October 4 at $30.60. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:56.30) beating Wiley Resources in NW5000L4 on September 27 at $3.70. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,454.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $30.60 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $36.90 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $6.70 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Crist Hershberger
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.10) in OPEN HCP on October 4 at $15.30. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Disgruntled Carl (1:54.40) in OPEN HCP on September 27 at $7.20. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,454.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $15.30 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | OPEN HCP | $27,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.10 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Crist Hershberger | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $28.30 |
| 4/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Gregory Merton | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.30) in OPENII HCP on September 27 at $27.80. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Abbey D (1:54.20) in OPEN HCP on September 20 at $10.10. Needs to find plenty of improvement to figure.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | OPENII HCP | $24,306.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $27.80 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $10.10 |
| 7/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $19,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $20,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Greg Grismore | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.60 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.10) in OPEN HCP on October 4 at $27.10. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Disgruntled Carl (1:54.40) in OPEN HCP on September 27 at $2.80. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,454.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $27.10 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $27,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2026 | 23 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $36.30 |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NW12751L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $32.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 30 | NW5501L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NW3751L4 | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 11 m by Southwind Caspian (1:53.40) in NW11000L4 on October 2 at $6.10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 0.6 m by Breezy Hall (1:54.00) in NW8500L5 on September 19 at $4.20. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW11000L4 | $17,385.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Brady Brown | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 15 | NW8500L5 | $18,750.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | NW5900L4 | $12,500.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NW8500L5 | $19,258.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | NW9600L4 | $16,405.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $16.90 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | NW9500L4 | $16,405.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Shawn Johnston | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $18.40 |
| 2/5 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Justin Walters | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 35 m by Big Ranger (1:51.30) in OHSS 3C FN-R1 on September 12 at $44.50. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr3) at The Meadows (1:53.00) beating Jackie Jann in W3NW5EXTPM on September 4 at $1.05. Chief contender.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | OHSS 3C FN-R1 | $416,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $44.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | W3NW5EXTPM | $16,250.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.05 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2026 | 10 | OHSS 3C | $106,990.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | W2NW4EXTPM | $16,690.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Dave Palone | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $1.10 |
| 2/6 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | W2NW4EXTPM | $16,690.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $1.10 |
| 3/9 | 01/08/2026 | 20 | OSF 3C | $104,850.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Burkholder | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.10) in OPEN HCP on October 4 at $52. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.30) in OPENII HCP on September 27 at $2.50. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,454.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $52.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | OPENII HCP | $24,306.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $41.40 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $19,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $19,971.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 7/9 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $20,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $19.70 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 2:04.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Myers | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start posted a big 30 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:54.20) beating Whip It in NW4PMCD on September 30 at $1.30. Going very well and deserves top billing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,816.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,222.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 39.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/9 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | NW4PMCD | $17,222.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | NW2PMCD | $14,979.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Bateson | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Greg Bateson | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |